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Description
A delicious and easy-to-make French toast casserole that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. It’s baked to perfection with a crispy top and a soft, custardy center.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 loaf French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and place the bread cubes in it.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the bread cubes, pressing down to soak them evenly.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix brown sugar and melted butter, then drizzle over the casserole.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden brown and set in the center.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use stale bread for better texture.
- You can add chopped nuts or fruit before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg